DetectBuddy: Metal Detecting

GPS Routes, Finds & Logbook

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Built for your metal detector adventures: record GPS routes, save finds and locations, and build a private finds museum - with no account or tracking. Take DetectBuddy into the field with your metal detector. Record GPS routes, save finds with photos and locations, and build a private personal finds museum. No account required. Your finds, routes, notes, photos, videos, and detecting locations stay on your device — not in a DetectBuddy cloud database. We do not store or access your detecting records. Built for detectorists, DetectBuddy helps you capture coins, relics, and artefacts in context, organise your collection, plan future searches, and relive every detecting adventure. RECORD YOUR METAL DETECTING ROUTES Use GPS route recording to preserve where you searched and connect individual finds with the wider story of the day. Reliable recovery helps protect active recordings after interruptions or app restarts. SAVE EVERY FIND IN CONTEXT Add photos, videos, notes, locations, dates, measurements, identification details, and field observations so each find retains the story of where and how it was discovered. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your detecting history belongs to you. • No online account or login required • No DetectBuddy server storage for your finds or locations • No ads or cross-app tracking • Optional App Lock with Face ID or PIN protection BUILD YOUR PERSONAL FINDS MUSEUM Browse your finds in a polished gallery and turn individual objects into a collection that feels curated, not merely recorded. CREATE MUSEUM-STYLE DISPLAY CARDS Present finds and collections with elegant layouts, themed cards, and QR codes for sharing, display, or reference. ORGANISE COLLECTIONS YOUR WAY Group finds by trip, permission, rally, location, object type, historical period, theme, or personal meaning. Build a catalogue around the way you detect and collect. PLAN FUTURE DIGS AND RALLIES Prepare for permissions, detecting sessions, group digs, and rallies with planning tools for places, search areas, notes, and upcoming trips. MAP FINDS AND JOURNEYS Save the location of individual finds, view them on the map, and retain the geographical context connecting each object to the wider detecting day. IMPORT, EXPORT, AND STAY IN CONTROL Import and export supported route and collection data, including GPX routes, so your detecting history remains portable, flexible, and yours to manage. RELIVE THE ADVENTURE Return to completed trips and revisit how your route, finds, photos, locations, and memories came together across the day. DETECTBUDDY PRO DetectBuddy is free to use. DetectBuddy Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription that unlocks premium collection and presentation features, including enhanced display tools, curated exhibitions, premium card themes, and richer media options. Subscription plans, billing periods, and prices are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account through the App Store when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID App Store subscription settings. Always follow local laws, obtain permission where required, and record or report finds responsibly. Terms of Use: https://detectbuddy.com/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://detectbuddy.com/privacy_policy.html

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DetectBuddy 1.0.2 makes recording your metal detecting adventures more dependable. • More reliable recovery of active GPS routes after interruptions or app restarts • Improved auto-stop accuracy and recovery during long detecting sessions • More dependable weather updates while recording • Additional stability and behind-the-scenes improvements throughout the app Record your routes, save your finds, and preserve every adventure with your metal detector with greater confidence.

Version 1.0.2

The developer, Gabor Gyarmati, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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    Information

    Seller
    • Gabor Gyarmati
    Size
    • 63.6 MB
    Category
    • Navigation
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
    Location
    • This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • DetectBuddy PRO Annual $29.99
    • DetectBuddy PRO Monthly $2.99
    • Learn More
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Gabor Gyarmati
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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